Practice - Mass Distribution
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the natural frequency if we add mass to a structure?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship described in the section.
Define resonance in your own words.
💡 Hint: It relates to the vibrations experienced by structures.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What effect does adding mass to a structure have on its natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for natural frequency.
True or False: Uneven mass distribution can lead to regular modal responses.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass is arranged in a structure.
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Challenge Problems
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A newly designed building has a mass that is unevenly distributed. Describe how this affects its performance during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of uneven distribution.
Calculate the change in natural frequency for a structure if its mass increases from 2000 kg to 2400 kg, assuming the stiffness remains constant and initially the natural frequency is 2 Hz.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for natural frequency: f = 1/(2π)√(k/m).
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